TGMS Parent Advisory Council

 

TGMS PAC MINUTES
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Present
Cynthia Mayo, Jan McIntyre, Debby Odlum, Janie Lewis, Terri Hill, Heather Henderson, Sheila Tiessen
Regrets
Deah Buchanan, Carla McLaren

Call To Order
Cynthia called the meeting to order.

Treasurer’s Report
Heather indicated that we have $570.20 in chequing (hot lunch money not included) and $3513.07 in savings. 
Discussion followed regarding the suitability of the ING savings account as it stands.
Motion:  Debby moved that Heather transfer funds in the savings account to the chequing account at the RBC and then take steps to close the savings account.  Heather seconded the motion.  CARRIED.
The Treasurer and Chair will each be designated as signing authority.
Motion:  Sheila moved that in the interest of practicality we require only one signature on all cheques and transactions and that the signature be that of either the Treasurer or Chair.  Janie seconded the motion.  CARRIED.
Motion:  Debby moved that we take the accounting books to Colleen McGill for 2008/09.  Janie seconded the motion.  CARRIED.

New Business
Volunteers for the Parent Advisory for the 2009/10 year are:
Chair-Cyn Mayo
Treasurer-Heather Henderson
Hot Lunch-Deah Buchanan, Debby Odlum
Secretary-Sheila Tiessen
NOTE:  Cyn and Heather will be serving only until the end of June 2010. 

Principal’s Report
Terri stated that 76 students are enrolled at TGMS for the 2009/10 year.  A new teacher, Jennifer Kolesar has been hired to teach Gr 5-8 Computer, Gr 7 & 8 Science and Gr 8 Social Studies.  A new Educational Assistant, Kathy Avery, has been hired for Gr 5.
The Terry Fox Walk was a success with $645 raised.  Various sports groups have been underway:  golf league, divisional soccer, volleyball, intramurals with soccer and football.  TGMS held its annual Open House and Book Fair.  The hot lunch program will be starting soon.  The magazine drive will occur October 7-19.  Progress reports were sent out for the end of September, using a new anecdotal format, which focuses on work habits and organizational skills.  Students helped to brainstorm the categories of the report.  Laptop Pilot Project-An opportunity arose to work with the Tech Department on this project.  A laptop was presented to each Gr 8 student to use at school through the year.  The study will look at integrating technology into daily course work.  Each student was also presented with their own USB drive to take work home.  Other benefits have arisen from this project; more computer lab time is now available for the Gr 5-7; the Gr 8 students have an opportunity to share their new knowledge with other students.

Hot Lunch
Debby reported that the first of three stages of the hot lunch program will be running from October 16 to December 18.  Subs are being considered as a new alternative menu item.  Cynthia expressed gratitude to Debby & Deah for initiating the hot lunch program this fall.

Student Council
Terri listed the names of the new student council.
President – Kirby Bridges
Vice President – Brynn Mayo
Secretary – Rebecca Tiessen
Special Events Coordinator – Kaitlyn Sutherland
Special Events Assistant – Brandin VanCauwenberghe
Year book Editor – Alix Nedohn
Assistant Year Book Editor – Lexi Lewarne
Camera Person – Nikki Shaw
Gr 7 & 8 girls’s sports rep – Lindsay Dyck, Gr 7 & 8 boy’s sports rep – Quincy Carels
Gr 5 & 6 girls’ sports rep – Abbey Bridges, Gr 5 & 6 boy’s sports rep – James Dyck
Grade 8 Room Rep – Corby Henderson
Grade 7 Room Rep – Zach Tiessen
Grade 6 Room Rep – Tyson McConnell
Grade 5 Room Rep – Avery McLean

PSSD Report
Jan stated that the school board hopes to keep the lines of communication open between the school division and the community.  Public meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Jan mentioned that the trustees have set aside two days in November for planning, transition of new members and discussing budget issues.  She also participated in a conference on the environment and sustainability.  Jan reported that the enrollment of international students has declined due to various reasons, one of which is the need for more Homestay/hosting families.

Adjourn
Dates for PAC meetings for the 2009/10 year have been selected. 
Wednesday, November 25 at 7:00
Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00
Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00
Everyone is encouraged to attend any or all of these meetings!